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# also

adverb (also)

«also» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Also means too, or as well, adding one more thing. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/#m1)
2. Also can start a new point: «Also, bring a coat». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/#m2)

### In the lessons

adds another thing or another amount to the story; in writing, a joining word for adding ideas; phrases «and also», «not only … but also»

### Examples

- Tom has 5 apples. He also has 3 pears. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/#x1)
- She also bought 2 notebooks. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/#x2)
- The shop also sells 40 cakes. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/#x3)
- He also ran 3 miles on Sunday. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/#x4)
- I like dogs, and I also like cats. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/#x5)
- She sings and also plays the guitar. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/#x6)
- Also, remember your lunch. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/#x7)
- Frogs live on land and also in water. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/#x8)
- He is not only fast but also strong. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/#x9)
- Our teacher also coaches football. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/#x10)
- These have also been left unchanged. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/#x11)

### Note

Often a hint that the amounts are joined, so the question may ask for a sum. Trap: «also» can bring in a different kind of thing that should not be added. It usually goes before the main verb: «he also ran».

## In Jewish tradition

adds another thing or another amount to the story; in writing, a joining word for adding ideas; phrases «and also», «not only … but also»

### Examples

- But the LORD hearkened unto me that time also. (Torah DEU.9.19, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/also/#x1)
- And also unto thy bondwoman thou shalt do likewise. (Torah DEU.15.17, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/also/#x2)
- And they made their father drink wine that night also. (Torah GEN.19.35, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/also/#x3)
- Is Saul also among the prophets?' (Prophets 1SA.10.11, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/also/#x4)
- These also are sayings of the wise. (Writings PRO.24.23, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/also/#x5)
- I also will make the pile great, (Prophets EZK.24.9, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/also/#x6)

### Note

Often a hint that the amounts are joined, so the question may ask for a sum. Trap: «also» can bring in a different kind of thing that should not be added. It usually goes before the main verb: «he also ran».

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «also» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/also/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«also» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/also.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «also» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/also/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«also» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/also.html) on Mova free.